Services · Mobile App Development

Mobile App Development Company in Dubai.

Latent Digital Solutions is a mobile app development company based in Dubai, building native and cross-platform iOS and Android apps for teams across the UAE and beyond. We combine experienced engineers with AI-assisted development to move fast without compromising on quality.

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A Mobile App Development Company Built Around Your Launch

We are a Dubai-based team that builds iOS and Android apps for UAE businesses, from a first clickable prototype to the day the app is live on the App Store and Google Play. Every engagement is organised around that launch, so you always know what is being built, why, and what it will take to get there.

A prototype in weeks

A clickable, testable version of the core flow in two to four weeks, so the idea meets real users before the full budget is committed.

One codebase or two, decided on facts

We recommend native, cross-platform or a web app based on what your app actually needs, and explain the trade-off in writing.

Store launch handled

We prepare and submit to the App Store and Google Play and deal with review feedback, so launch day is not a surprise.

You own everything

Source code, designs and the store accounts sit in your company name, so you are never locked in to keep your own app live.

Recent Mobile Work

A snapshot of apps we have built for teams in the UAE and internationally. Every project is covered by an NDA; where clients allow attribution, we name them; otherwise we describe the work anonymously.

Vital Mena Health case study
Vital Mena Health Healthcare · Dubai, UAE

Vital Mena Health

A board-certified respiratory and sleep specialist needed a telehealth platform to serve UAE patients with the compliance posture healthcare requires.

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Monkify case study
Monkify Consumer · Mental wellness

Monkify

A widely followed spiritual educator had an audience and a vision, but no product and no monetisation engine. Latent took end-to-end ownership from strategy through delivery.

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Docupet case study
Docupet Pet Licensing · Managed Mobile Delivery

Docupet

Docupet already ran a mature, successful pet licensing platform on the web. What it did not have was a mobile presence, or the internal bandwidth to build one without pulling engineers off the product that was already earning.

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Fitqii case study
Fitqii Health & Fitness

Fitqii

Fitness trainers were juggling five to six paid apps to run their business, losing time and margins. We built a unified web + native platform to replace the whole stack.

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Xfreightlines case study
Xfreightlines Logistics · Cold chain

Xfreightlines

A refrigerated-transport operator running a 55-truck cold-chain fleet had dispatch, driver records and maintenance on paper and Excel. We built a web + mobile system with driver, truck and maintenance tracking, plus real-time location and delivery updates.

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What Kind of App Are You Building?

Customer apps

Booking, ordering, loyalty and account apps where your customers deal with you from their phone.

Field and operations apps

Driver, technician and inspection apps that work on the road or on site, including live location and proof of delivery. Our Xfreightlines dispatch app is one example.

Ecommerce and marketplace apps

Catalogue, checkout, payments and order tracking, connected to the store or backend you already run.

Subscription and content apps

Apps that earn through subscriptions, such as Monkify, which crossed 1 million dollars in annual recurring revenue.

Companion apps for an existing platform

A mobile layer for a web product you already run, built so your own team can stay on the core platform, as we did for Docupet.

Health and wellness apps

Booking, telehealth and tracking apps built with data protection and sector rules planned in from the start.

Native, Cross-Platform or Web App: How We Decide

01

Cross-platform with React Native or Flutter

Our default for most business apps: one codebase that ships to iOS and Android, typically 30 to 40 percent cheaper than two native builds and easier to maintain.

02

Native with Swift and Kotlin

Worth the premium when the app depends on heavy camera or AR work, deep hardware access, or performance a cross-platform layer cannot match.

03

Android or iOS first

If the budget covers one platform first, we help you choose from your own audience data, not from global market-share charts.

04

A progressive web app instead

If your users do not need the app stores, push-heavy features or device hardware, a web app can reach them sooner and cost less. We will say so if that is the better answer.

From Idea to the App Store and Google Play

Five stages, each with something you can review before the next one starts.

01

Discovery

A short session that maps your users, the day-one feature set, and the risky parts: payments, integrations, offline use.

02

Prototype

A clickable version of the core flow, usually in two to four weeks, tested with real users.

03

Build in milestones

App and backend built in reviewed stages, with a working demo at the end of each.

04

Test on real devices

The phones and OS versions your users actually have, not just simulators.

05

Launch and support

Store submission, review handling, then a support plan for iOS and Android updates.

Built for the UAE Market

Arabic and right-to-left layouts

Right-to-left affects every screen, so we plan it at the design stage instead of retrofitting it after launch.

Data protection

Built to UAE PDPL expectations, with where data is stored and who can see it agreed in writing.

Local payments

Cards, Apple Pay and, where your audience uses them, buy-now-pay-later and cash on delivery.

UAE Pass and local sign-in

Identity and login options common in UAE services, scoped in when your app needs them.

Sector rules

Health and finance apps answer to their own regulators. We flag what applies early because it can change the architecture.

Hosting you control

UAE or GCC hosting where it is required, in cloud accounts that belong to your company.

What an App Costs and How Long It Takes

01

A working prototype

Two to four weeks. A clickable, testable version of the core idea, before a large investment.

02

A simple app with a basic backend

Commonly AED 55,000 to 150,000 for a fixed-scope build of eight to fourteen weeks.

03

Payments, real-time features or heavy integration

Typically AED 150,000 to 400,000 or more, over four to seven months, with support after launch.

04

What moves the number

The backend and integrations behind the app, not the number of screens. These are frame-setting ranges, not quotes.

Tools and Technologies for Mobile

Chosen from apps we have shipped, not from trend lists.

Cross-platform

  • React Native
  • Flutter

Native

  • Swift (iOS)
  • Kotlin (Android)

Backend and APIs

  • Node.js
  • PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter)
  • Python
  • REST and GraphQL APIs

Cloud and releases

  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Docker
  • GitHub Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does mobile app development cost in Dubai?

It depends on the platform approach and backend complexity, not a tier label. See our full cost breakdown for ranges by engagement type and UAE developer rates. We always start with a working prototype before asking for a large investment.

Should I build native or cross-platform?

Cross-platform is the right call for most business apps: one codebase for iOS and Android, typically 30 to 40 percent cheaper to build and maintain. Native is worth it only when the app needs hardware-specific performance. Our Flutter versus React Native comparison goes through the decision.

Should I launch on Android or iOS first?

Decide from your own audience data, such as the device split in your website analytics, not from general statistics. If the split is close or unknown, building both at once with a cross-platform framework usually makes more sense. See how to choose a platform to build first.

Do you build the backend too, or just the app?

Both, if you need it. Some apps connect to a system you already run; others need a backend built from scratch alongside the app. We scope this explicitly rather than assuming either way.

Do you handle App Store and Google Play submission?

Yes. We prepare the listing, submit the app, and respond to review feedback from Apple and Google. The developer accounts are registered in your company name, with our team added as members, so the listing is yours.

How long does it take to build and launch a mobile app?

A working prototype: 2 to 4 weeks. A fixed-scope build for a simple-to-mid complexity app: 8 to 14 weeks. A full build with payments, real-time features or heavy integration, plus ongoing support: 4 to 7 months or more.

Who owns the app, the code and the store listing?

You do. Source code, designs and the store listings are published under accounts and licences you control, so you are never locked in to keep your own app live.

Can the app work offline?

Yes, when the use case needs it, for example field teams in areas with weak signal. Offline mode with clean syncing is real engineering work, so we scope it explicitly from the start.

Can you build an ecommerce app?

Yes. Ecommerce apps are mostly about checkout, payments and order handling, usually connected to a store platform you already run. See what an ecommerce app involves and what it costs.

What happens when iOS or Android ships an update that breaks something?

That is what post-launch support covers. OS updates arrive on Apple and Google's schedule, and an app with no maintenance plan breaks within a year or two. We build this into the engagement rather than treating it as a surprise cost later.

Can you take over an app someone else built?

Yes. If an existing app has become hard to change, slow or expensive to maintain, we review the codebase and either take over maintenance or scope a modernization path, whichever carries less risk to your users.

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Have an App You Want to Build?

Whether it's a new app, a mobile layer for an existing system, or an app that needs to grow, tell us what you're trying to build. We'll help you figure out the best way to build it.

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